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"That water's dirty."
"Filthy. And the flavor!" He scrunches his face in disgust, spitting for emphasis.
"If you line up, we'll go to the car and I'll get you some water."
Ramirez hesitates. He adjusts his cap and puts his hands on his hips, looking Vasquez squarely in the eye. He knows walking to the car means not only life-saving water but an end to their quest for Atlanta. "Why don't you give us a chance," he says with a jerk of his chin. "We're here to work; we're not going to hurt anyone."
Vasquez shakes his head. "I can't."
"Why not?"
"I'll lose my job."
"Why?"
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